C. L. Fornari's Blog

A Postcard About Watering

Plants aren't really refreshed by squirting water on their leaves on a hot day...you're better off putting that water on their roots, not their leaves. In fact, unless they are new seedlings with small roots, you're better off not hand-watering those plants at all....

A Three Lysimachia Day

One of the pleasures of being involved with plants is getting to know them as a family. We learn about plants that are in the same genus, and how they are similar. It's like getting to know your best friend's siblings and cousins, or connecting with your extended...

A Postcard From Amazing Blooming Trees

This postcard arrives as the Kousa dogwoods on Cape Cod are amazing in 2025. It explains why we're seeing such an incredible display this year, and why it might not be so prolific in 2026...    
Hope

Hope

Periodically I will type a search term into my photo library to see what comes up. It always shows me any picture of text where that word appears,...

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Planting on Top of Stumps

Planting on Top of Stumps

If you've got a tree stump - or better yet two or three tree stumps - you've got a great place for growing moss, perennials or annuals. Here are...

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